trueraiderfan Posted August 3, 2006 Report Posted August 3, 2006 ok guys i have (whats in my sig) and i have the ugliest rims known to man. They are painted purple from the factory. What i wanted to know was how to get the paint off of it (or if i can) you know snad paper or what and if so what grits to use. and will I be able to shine them up. I like the stck rim style just not the color if i could make them shinny and look good all i would hav eto do is by tires and not rimas and tire's. as alway's thanks for any input. P.s list what tools i would need also and what kind of polish think i might just go with mother''s if i can. Quote
BANSHEEMANIA Posted August 3, 2006 Report Posted August 3, 2006 ok guys i have (whats in my sig) and i have the ugliest rims known to man. They are painted purple from the factory. What i wanted to know was how to get the paint off of it (or if i can) you know snad paper or what and if so what grits to use. and will I be able to shine them up. I like the stck rim style just not the color if i could make them shinny and look good all i would hav eto do is by tires and not rimas and tire's. as alway's thanks for any input. P.s list what tools i would need also and what kind of polish think i might just go with mother''s if i can. You could just use a chemical paint stripper from an automotive paint store or maybe even Lowes. You probably don't want to let it set on your tires though. Sanding them will take FOREVER. The rims should be the same color as factory silver wheels, but it will take a little work if you want them to really shine. If you talk to someone at the paint store they should be able to tell exactly what stripper is safe for aluminum. You just brush it on and let it soak for a while then hose it off and "presto" silver wheels. Quote
trueraiderfan Posted August 4, 2006 Author Report Posted August 4, 2006 kick ass dude . I cant believe i did not think of that!!!! thanks Quote
trueraiderfan Posted August 4, 2006 Author Report Posted August 4, 2006 ok i just got some old fashion paint thinner and steel whool and it seems to be comming off just ok. i was woundering if you could use like a dremmil or something like that to make the process a lil faster? ok a lot faster i spent like 15 min on it and didnt get a lot done. if anybody has any suggestions ie drill with some kind of attachments etc... let me know. I would appericate any help to get the process moving at a faster pace. Quote
BANSHEEMANIA Posted August 4, 2006 Report Posted August 4, 2006 ok i just got some old fashion paint thinner and steel whool and it seems to be comming off just ok. i was woundering if you could use like a dremmil or something like that to make the process a lil faster? ok a lot faster i spent like 15 min on it and didnt get a lot done. if anybody has any suggestions ie drill with some kind of attachments etc... let me know. I would appericate any help to get the process moving at a faster pace. Get paint STRIPPER not THINNER. This is a totaly different product. It is a much more serious product. You need to wear gloves to apply it. Go to an automotive paint supplier, and they will tell you what to use. I'm serious, you just brush it on and hose it off like 20 minutes later. The paint will come off like skin. Quote
trueraiderfan Posted August 4, 2006 Author Report Posted August 4, 2006 Get paint STRIPPER not THINNER. This is a totaly different product. It is a much more serious product. You need to wear gloves to apply it. Go to an automotive paint supplier, and they will tell you what to use. I'm serious, you just brush it on and hose it off like 20 minutes later. The paint will come off like skin. Kick ass bro I will get some Paint "stripper" then i hope it works Quote
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